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Location
Online
Study Mode
Online

Outcomes
WHS manager, WHS officer
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QualificationDiploma

Duration
12 months full-time; 14–16 months part-time

Start Date
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Payment Option
Fee For Service, Payment plan, Upfront payment
This course meets the Nationally Recognised Training standards. It is listed on the Australian government's National Register for Vocational Education and Training (VET). Studying this course leads to a qualification that's recognised throughout Australia, and lets employers know that you have the right skills for the job.

How Much Will It Cost?

Pay a discounted price of $3,895 upfront or from $43 per week with a payment plan.

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Flexible payment plans are available for this course, making it easier to invest in your future. Enquire now to find out more!

Course Rundown

By completing the Diploma of Work Health & Safety (BSB51319) at the College for Adult Learning, you’ll develop key occupational health and safety skills and strengthen your ability to make informed decisions, preparing you to take on leading WHS roles within any organisation with the backing of a Nationally Recognised formal qualification. This course will help you consolidate and develop your skills in risk analysis and incident response, while increasing your ability to develop safe workplace policies and return to work strategies.

Key Skills:

  • Plan, implement and evaluate a process for managing work health and safety (WHS) risk in a work area
  • Lead and manage the initial response to one work health and safety (WHS) incident
  • Contribute to developing, implementing, reviewing and improving a work health and safety management
  • Manage the planning, implementation and review of initial response procedures and return to work practices

You may be eligible for an AIHS membership

If you are studying WHS and not currently working full time you may be eligible for a free 12-month student membership with The Australian Institute of Health & Safety (AIHS). As an AIHS member, you’ll have access to professional development resources, webinars led by health and safety recruiting agencies, professional networking groups plus much more.

Eligibility

To be eligible to study this course, applicants must hold the core units from the  Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety (BSB41419) or equivalent competencies:

  • BSBWHS412 – Assist with workplace compliance with WHS laws
  • BSBWHS413 – Contribute to implementation and maintenance of WHS consultation and participation processes
  • BSBWHS414 – Contribute to WHS risk management
  • BSBWHS415 – Contribute to implementing WHS management systems
  • BSBWHS416 – Contribute to workplace incident response

If you don’t meet the entry requirements yet, we offer the option to combine this qualification with our Pathway Package. This is perfect if you want to complete the diploma but need the entry requirement units. Find out more in the Course Guide, or speak to one of our Learning Consultants.

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